Tag: jonathan toews

Tonight, Andrew Shaw returns to the Blackhawks’ lineup for the first time since Game 2. He collided with Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith in the second period. For his actions, he was suspended for three games…missing Games 3, 4, and 5. So what does Shaw’s return mean for the Hawks? While Shaw will never be confused... Read more »

According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, Daniel Sedin will miss the Canucks’ game tonight in Dallas. In fact, the Canucks have sent Sedin back to Vancouver to meet with a “specialist” for treatment. The fact that Sedin is indeed injured likely means a bigger suspension for Duncan Keith, but McKenzie says there likely won’t be a... Read more »

“I was saying Boo-itch” Sometimes I forget just how loathsome the Vancouver Canucks are. Really. I know I dislike them. I know you, the reader, dislikes them. I know every other team in the NHL dislikes them, but I forget sometimes. Well, no one reminds me of that hatred like Alex Burrows. You know Burrows…the hair pulling,... Read more »

As the hours, then the minutes before the NHL Trade Deadline ticked away, Hawks fans everywhere were getting more and more uneasy. “Would General Manager Stan Bowman make a move?” “The Hawks have so many holes…they need at least a defenseman and a center.” Well, with about an hour to go in the deadline, reports... Read more »

This morning around 10am, a story surfaced on Selfish-indulgence.com that Blackhawks’ captain Jonathan Toews was involved in a car accident. His Mercedes struck an “L” train support beam on the intersection of Lake and Garvey, which is in the area of the parking garage where Toews resides. Though various eyewitness reports and Chicago police information,... Read more »

Thursday, Blackhawks’ head coach Joel Quenneville announced Corey Crawford will get the start in goal Friday in San Jose. This will be Crawford’s first start since his abysmal start in Edmonton last Thursdsy. Crawford surrendered 5 of Edmonton’s 8 (!) goals that night, and has been watching Ray Emery in the two games since. I... Read more »

Friday night, Stan Bowman made his first of many expected moved leading up to the NHL’s trade deadine on February 27th. He acquired veteran center Brendan Morrison from the Calgary Flames in exchange for prospect and AHL All Star Brian Connelly. Morrison, 36, has 4 goals and 7 assists in 28 games this season. His... Read more »

Tonight, the Blackhawks will face their hated rival (other than Vancouver), the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center. Patrick Kane (who will get a look at center) and Marian Hossa make their preseason debuts, while impressive prospect Brandon Saad will get another look on the top line. Daniel Carcillo will miss the game with the flu. ... Read more »

Last night’s 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers will surely have a lot of Hawk fans panicked and confused this morning. “How can a Cup contender lose to doze bums?” “I don’t tink dis Jimmy Toews guy is any good.” “I can’t believe they let that soup guy leave!” Relax. The Hawks iced a lineup... Read more »

Friday, the Blackhawks pulled of a deal with the New York Islanders for David Toews, the younger brother of Hawks’ captain Johathan. He will play for the Hawks in this weekend’s rookie tournament in Toronto. In 60 games with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League, Toews tallied 20 goals and 28 assists,... Read more »

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Jay Zawaski

Jay Zawaski is the Executive Producer of the McNeil and Spiegel Show on WSCR The Score, 670 AM. He lives in Palos Heights with his wife Hope, daughter Addie, and dog Maddux. He loves music as much as he loves sports, especially My Morning Jacket, Dawes, Dave Matthews Band, and the Hold Steady.